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My Big Idea

by ASOS.com

Ever dreamed of switching up your work life, achieving a dream or starting your own business? Get inspired by our interviews with the young, smart women forging their own path in everything from fashion and beauty to restaurants and the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. My Big Idea #79 – How to set up a visual merchandising company

    Freelance set designer and creative director of Behind The Glass London, young British female entrepreneur Sabrina Lee Hammon talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about her career at the November 2016 Mindshare Huddle networking event in London.A visual storyteller with a natural eye…

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  2. My Big Idea #78 – How to start up a music magazine

    Kicking off her career in publishing at the cult art website and magazine It’s Nice That, journalist Liv Siddall talks to ASOS Magazine’s junior writer Georgia Murray. Starting out by writing on her favourite zines, comics, books, exhibitions and art, Liv found her voice through highlighting the...

  3. My Big Idea #77 – How to become a nail artist

    Twenty-something nail art pro and product designer Emma Zentner talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about how she has built her reputation as one of London’s most in-demand nail artists with Boom Nails and how she’s also transferred her design skills to launch Boom Things, making...

  4. My Big Idea #76 – How to set up an independent media collective

    Young British female journalist Kam Sandhu talks to ASOS Magazine’s senior fashion and beauty writer Naomi Attwood about Real Media, a cooperative of journalists dedicated to public interest journalism and challenging mass media distortion. They report on issues from housing, welfare, politics to...

  5. My Big Idea #75 – How to set up a street-casting agency

    Brazilian-born stylist and journalist Thais Mendes talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about how she’s shaking up the modelling scene in her homeland with Squad Agency, her street-casting agency that’s based in São Paulo, but which she co-manages from London. Living and working in...

  6. My Big Idea #74 – how to set up a healthy breakfast brand

    Creator of healthy breakfast range Qnola, young British female entrepreneur Danielle Copperman talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about how she’s gone from modelling (at ASOS, no less!) to wowing the food industry with her super-nutritious quinoa-based granola. And, at the age of…

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  7. My Big Idea ⌗73 – how to set up an environmentally friendly social enterprise

    Founding director of social enterprise Do Nation, young British female entrepreneur Hermione Taylor talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about how her online platform is inspiring people and companies to make pledges to change their behaviour or start campaigns for the good of the...

  8. My Big Idea #72 – Becky Tong on how to start a music promotion company

    Twenty-something British female entrepreneur Becky Tong talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about her London-based music company Juicebox, a business that encompasses music curation, artist management, press and radio promotion, and even has its own record label. Becky didn’t go down...

  9. My Big Idea #71 – how to set up a digital fashion agency

    Twenty-something fashion blogger and entrepreneur Natalie Hughes talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about working with Christian Louboutin, Natalie Massenet and building a business that looks after the social media content and strategies for fashion and lifestyle brands. Having...

  10. My Big Idea #70 – How to launch your own fashion label

    Young female fashion entrepreneur Jessica Gebhart, who left Topshop to start her own fashion label, talks to ASOS senior fashion editor Jemma Tibbals about building a brand, the decision to surpass fashion’s traditional seasonal trends and what she values above anything else in a pair of jeans....

  11. My Big Idea #69 – How to set up a health food and lifestyle enterprise

    Creator of the popular Detox Kitchen, young British female entrepreneur Lily Simpson talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about building a health food and lifestyle brand that is loved by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Elle Macpherson. A lifelong love of food and a hands-on…

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  12. My Big Idea #68, How to set up your own homeware design company

    Homeware designer Elizabeth Elsey of interiors brand Elizabeth Scarlett talks to ASOS editor at large Danielle Radojcin about producing everything from cute cushions to luxe bed linen and the challenges of making her creative vision a success.Having studied fine art at Central St Martins then...

  13. My Big Idea #67, How to launch a photo-sharing website

    Welcome to the weekly ASOS podcast, bringing you inspiring career advice from amazing women. In this episode, editor at large Danielle Radojcin talks to Katie Hobbs, the founder of private photo-sharing site KatchUp. Katie talks about how KatchUp was born after she graduated from Loughborough...

  14. Danielle Pender of Riposte - My Big Idea #66

    Welcome to the podcast from ASOS that brings you awesome career advice from inspiring women. This episode, Georgia Murray chats to Danielle Pender, the founder and editor of Riposte. Billed as ‘a smart magazine for women’, Riposte features interviews with an array of subjects, from the freshest...

  15. My Big Idea at London Fashion Week - Emma Elwick-Bates

    This My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. In this podcast, ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to American Vogue's fashion and news editor Emma Elwick-Bates. Emma graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2002 with an MA in fashion history and joined British Vogue…

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  16. My Big Idea at London Fashion Week - Penny Martin

    This My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. In this episode, ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to Penny Martin, editor-in-chief of The Gentlewoman magazine about how she has made it such a success and her tips for those looking to build a career in fashion...

  17. My Big Idea at London Fashion Week - Alexandra Shulman

    This week's My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. In this podcast, ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to the editor of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, about her time at the title, its fashion legacy and her advice for those wanting a career in the industry. The...

  18. My Big Idea at London Fashion Week - Charlotte Lurot

    This My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. In this podcast, ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to Charlotte Lurot, the director of Bacchus, a creative agency offering public relations, production, and social media services to brands in the luxury lifestyle…

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  19. My Big Idea at London Fashion Week Special - Harriet Verney

    This My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to Harriet Verney about her upbringing in the world of fashion and how to break into the industry. Harriet Verney is a London-based writer and journalist who contributes to i-D, US…

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  20. My Big Idea at London Fashion Week Special - Lou Stoppard

    This My Big Idea podcast comes directly from London Fashion Week. In this podcast, ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to Lou Stoppard about working in the fashion industry, breaking the internet on a regular basis and generally being a boss. Lou Stoppard is an Oxford University…

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  21. My Big Idea at London Fashion Week Special - Angel Chen

    Welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast bringing you inspiring and practical career advice. This episode comes to you directly from London Fashion Week. ASOS editor-at-large Danielle Radojcin speaks to up-and-coming Chinese fashion designer Angel Chen who is showcasing for the second time at…

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  22. Jade Golding of The Little Deer - My Big Idea #65

    Welcome to the weekly ASOS podcast, bringing you inspiring career advice from amazing women. In this episode, managing editor Lucinda Greasley talks to Jade Golding, the founder of Brighton-based independent online fashion and lifestyle store The Little Deer. Jade created The Little Deer while…

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  23. Charlie Craggs - My Big Idea #64

    Welcome to the weekly ASOS podcast, bringing you inspiring career advice from amazing women. In this episode, features editor Jen Lynn talks to Charlie Craggs, the activist and founder of Nail Transphobia. Charlie talks about how she is helping to educate people on transgender issues, by taking…

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  24. Lucy Moore of Claire de Rouen - My Big Idea #63

    Welcome to the weekly podcast from ASOS that brings you awesome career advice from inspiring women. In this episode, editor Danielle Radojcin talks to Lucy Moore, the director of cult London fashion and art photography bookshop, Claire de Rouen. Lucy talks about what it’s like taking over a...

  25. Hardihood - My Big Idea Ep #62

    In this week’s My Big Idea podcast, Lucinda Greasley talks to Daisy Payne and Leah Harwood-Gowen, the ladies behind the tastebud-melting raw cake company, The Hardihood. After meeting at a dinner party and simultaneously deciding to give up sugar in 2K14, the duo found that east London wasn't...

  26. Beast and Burden - My Big Idea #61

    In this week’s My Big Idea podcast, Lucinda Greasley talks to creative duo, Emily Bridge and Emma Witter, AKA Beast and Burden. After sharing some digs and being labelled ‘the messy housemates’ (with good reason; they collected eggs and bones), the Central Saint Martins performance design and...

  27. Beth Chilton - My Big Idea #60

    Beth Chilton – My Big Idea #60This week, ASOS senior fashion editor Jemma Tibbals speaks to Beth Chilton, owner and director of two fashion brands: Hope & Ivy, an occasion wear label, and Alter, soft tailoring with a workwear angle. With advice about finding funding for a start-up to patenting…

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  28. Daisy Walker - My Big Idea #59

    Hello and welcome to episode 59 of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast.This week, ASOS daily editor Danielle Radojcin speaks to young fashion photographer Daisy Walker about how she’s provoking change in the fashion industry through her forum, Women in Fashion, how to be engaged with the online feminist...

  29. Kim Boutin - My Big Idea #58

    Hello and welcome to episode 58 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast.This week Danielle speaks with digital designer, Kim Boutin.Kim has designed interactive interfaces for many fashion and luxury houses such as Chanel, Hermès, Carven, Repetto and Chloé. In 2013, she was asked to join Kenzo’s Art...

  30. Jessi Baker - My Big Idea #57

    Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast talking to young women who have launched their own business.This week Danielle Radojcin talks to Jessi Baker, the tech designer and engineer. Jessi is the founder of Provenance, a platform allows brands and consumers to achieve greater…

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  31. Katie Rose - My Big Idea Ep #56

    Hello and welcome to Episode 56 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast.This week's guest is Katie Rose, founder of The Bridge Co. The Bridge Co. is a London-based agency providing 360° business solutions and brand building strategies to luxury and contemporary labels. Specialists in brand positioning…

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  32. Left To My Own Devices - Ep #55

    Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast.This week's guests are Imogen and Natasha of LEFT TO MY OWN DEVICES, a London based catering company dedicated to providing fresh, healthy, seasonal food that captures the best of modern Mediterranean cooking with an abundance of Middle Eastern...

  33. Angelica Hicks - My Big Idea #54

    Hello and welcome to episode 54 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast.This week's guest is Instagram favourite, Illustrator Angelica Hicks. Angelica's funny and intelligent illustrations poke fun at the fashion and entertainment industries and alongside some heavyweight attention, from people such as...

  34. Naomi Williams - My Big Idea #53

    Hello and welcome to episode 53 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast.This week's guest is founder of music agency Totem, Naomi WilliamsTotem is an independent music agency specialising in Online PR without boundaries. Founded in early 2012 by Naomi, previously Head of Digital at Darling Department…

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  35. Jessie Burton - My Big Idea #52

    Hello and welcome to episode 52 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast.This week Lucinda speaks to author Jessie Burton.Jessie's first novel, The Miniaturist, was awarded Waterstone's book of the year in 2014 and Jessie's latest novel, The Muse, is due for release on 30 June 2016.This is Jessie's big...

  36. Graduate Fashion Week Special #4 - Young Fashion Creatives Doing it for themselves

    Hello and welcome to the fourth and final Graduate Fashion Week special episode.As a young, innovative fashion brand, ASOS is passionate about discovering and promoting fresh creative talent. For Graduate Fashion Week 2016, we have recruited a group of forward-thinking individuals to discuss how...

  37. Lotte Andersen - My Big Idea #51

    Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast.This week our guest is Lotte Andersen.Lotte is the zine maker, party thrower and all-round good time gal you want to know. Before leaving her BA in fashion, Lotte interned heavily, even working on McQueen’s last collection...

  38. Graduate Fashion Week Special #3 - Young Fashion Creatives Doing it for themselves

    Hello and welcome to the 3rd of 4 Graduate Fashion Week special episodes.As a young, innovative fashion brand, ASOS is passionate about discovering and promoting fresh creative talent. For Graduate Fashion Week 2016, we have recruited a group of forward-thinking individuals to discuss how the…

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  39. Graduate Fashion Week Special #2 - Young Fashion Creatives Doing it for themselves

    Hello and welcome to the 2nd of 4 Graduate Fashion Week special episodes.As a young, innovative fashion brand, ASOS is passionate about discovering and promoting fresh creative talent. For Graduate Fashion Week 2016, we have recruited a group of forward-thinking individuals to discuss how the…

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  40. Graduate Fashion Week Special #1 - Young Fashion Creatives Doing it for themselves

    Hello and welcome to the 1st of 4 Graduate Fashion Week special episodes.As a young, innovative fashion brand, ASOS is passionate about discovering and promoting fresh creative talent. For Graduate Fashion Week 2016, we have recruited a group of forward-thinking individuals to discuss how the…

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  41. Bryony Lloyd - My Big idea #50

    Hello and welcome to the 50th episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week our guest Bryony Lloyd of book and magazine distributor Antenne Books speaks to Asos editor Danielle Radojcin.Antenne Books is a distributor for...

  42. Kate Bones - My Big Idea #49

    Hello and welcome to this week's My Big Idea, an Asos podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. Today our guest is Artist and Gif creator Kate Bones.Kate works primarily with photography creating GIFS as well as still images and occasionally films. Kate has...

  43. Lisa Owens - My Big Idea #48

    Hello and welcome to this week's My Big Idea, as Asos podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. Asos editor Danielle Radojcin speaks with our guest, Author Lisa Owens about how her book came into being, her struggles with the job market and her plans for the...

  44. Ione Gamble, Polyester Magazine - My Big Idea #47

    Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start there own businesses. This week Asos editor Danielle Radojcin speaks with Founding Editor In Chief of Polyester Magazine, Ione Gamble about her inspiration for Polyester, her advice for aspiring...

  45. Lynsey Fox - My Big Idea #46

    Hello and welcome to episode 46 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week's guest is London College of Fashion lecturer Lynsey Fox. Lynsey teaches young designers how to maximise their online personas to build a brand. She…

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  46. Marine Tanguy of MTArt - My Big Idea #45

    Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week Asos editor Danielle Radojcin chats with Marine Tanguy, CEO of MTArt, an Agency for Contemporary Artists.In an era where mass urban re-development often means that...

  47. Lana Elie of Floom - My Big Idea #44

    Hello and welcome My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week Asos's Siam speaks with Lana Elie of Floom.Floom is the dynamic new online destination for all your flower-gifting needs. It aims to simplify the process of ordering…

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  48. Gemma Styles, Writer - My Big Idea #43

    Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week's guest is Gemma Styles, a freelance writer living in London. Gemma was catapulted into the public eye when brother, Harry Styles of one direction came into the...

  49. Jen Long of Dice FM and Girls Music Day - My Big Idea #42

    Hello and welcome to this week's episode of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast giving young women advice and inspiration to start their own businesses. This week's guest is former BBC DJ and Music Editor of Dice FM, Jen Long. Born out of a frustration with traditional ticketing DICE created something...

  50. Eliisa Makin of Elkin London - My Big Idea #41

    Hello and welcome to My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast. This week Siam's guest is Eliza Makin, Founder of jewellery brand Elkin London.Darkly humorous jewellery label Elkin is a favourite amongFashion Editors, Models and Musicians. Launched in2011 by Eliisa, London based Fashion Stylist,the…

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Ever dreamed of switching up your work life, achieving a dream or starting your own business? Get inspired by our interviews with the young, smart women forging their own path in everything from fashion and beauty to restaurants and the music industry.

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